Match 42: Paraguay - New Zealand :: Pre-match Discussion

Paraguay will defeat New Zealand by 2 goals or more.

 

This match-up you heard it here first, I am calling for Paraguay to beat New Zealand like 2-0, but this match-up does not even appeal to me much less giving me a reason to even care, so I see it as Paraguay just beating New Zealand and nothing more

 

Now especially now that the Kiwis are now on everyone's radar after drawing with Slovakia and drawing with the Italians, the Kiwis I could very well see them even beating Paraguay seeing as how they handled themselves well against Italy 1-1 almost to the point where the Kiwis could have won the game with a few scoring chances, and the Kiwis tying Slovakia last second man, New Zealand are a surprise package, New Zealand will win this match 2-1

 

I'd rather stick with the "you heard it here first" and hold you accountable for that post.

 

First you said Paraguay will win then right after you said NZ will, make up your mind.

 

Hmmm this is the thing, its always a MASSIVE benefit going into a match as the underdogs, NZ have played well enough to diminish this a lot but still be one the tournaments darlings now, that must be hard.

THIS is the match they will have to really watch things with. Paraguay are no easy team. They also know they have to win as well. Will be very interesting to watch.
New Zealand need to score as early as possible.

 

They won't though.

 

Paraguay will win 0-3

 

I say this game actually ends 0-0, and Italy moves on because they'll tie Slovakia 1-1 and have more goals for than New Zealand

 

It will be a better game. Paraguay are a team that likes to strike. Should be a goodie.

 

The factors in this game are,

1. NZ can't really afford a tie so they will have to come out.

2. Paraguay's defense, which is very strong kept Italy and Slovakia on check and should be able to hold out NZ as their attack line aren't as strong as the other 2 teams. (Smeltz is very good though)

3. Paraguay has seen NZ is not the pushover everyone thought they would be so they will not take them lightly.

 

Yeah well said. Last one especially.

 

I agree with all 3 points but I just can't help but think Paraguay will play safely for the draw, lots of defense, and rest the star offensive guys later in the game by replacing them with more defenders. And hey lets if both games end in a 0-0 draw then there will be a coin flip for second place. I think that's better than anything NZL could have ever asked for.

 

WhAt!??

Anything better NZ could ask for!?? How about a win! NZ's players can hold their own thanks, its been proven.

 

I'm looking forward to Thursday. If New Zealand can somehow draw (or for a better chance beat) Paraguay they have a chance of advancing.

Which is such a ridiculous concept, especially in that group.

 

Don't take this the wrong way but,
Your location is New Zealand I see, I can only guess you're a kiwi (??) If so wheres yor national pride ffs?

And I don't care if you're a mod, remove you're location then cause people in NZ don't need you're type of black mood mate. Be positive for once.

Cheers.

 

Italy took the same approach and look what happened to them.

 

He's Italian.

I'm joking.

 

Well he ain't a Kiwi thats for sure.

 

Hes Peruvian actually